Esthetics

TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN MASSAGE

1 HOUR $120

This comforting treatment uses a pure essential oil blend of Eucalyptus and Palmarosa. The treatment begins with a soothing foot soak followed by a relaxing massage using traditional European massage movements and some light stretching. Extend the benefits of this treatment with a small take home bottle of massage oil.

​Benefits• Relaxes and soothes the body• Oils chosen can help to bring balance to body• Stimulates lymphatic and circulatory system...................................Avoid if• You have unmediacted high blood pressure• You have disc problems in your low back• You have areas that have been dislocated in the past such as shoulders, elbows, wrist, hips, knees or ankles; these areas should not be stretched• You are pregnantWhat to bring/prepare• Robe (undress to your comfort level)...................................Try this treatment if• You want a relaxing but stimulating experience• You would like to benefit from the use of pure essential oils• You want a treatment that benefits body from head to toe

​Read moreTraditional European massage was brought to North America by Charles and George Taylor, who studied the techniques in Sweden. Traditional European massage includes methods based on the conventional Western concepts of anatomy and physiology and soft tissue manipulation. There are five basic kinds of soft tissue manipulation techniques: effleurage (long, flowing or gliding strokes, usually toward the heart, tracing the outer contours of the body); petrissage (strokes that lift, roll, or knead the tissue); friction (circular strokes); vibration; and tapotement (percussion or tapping).This comforting treatment uses a pure essential oil blend of Eucalyptus and Palmarosa. Your massage will begin with a warm footbath with the pure essential oil blend. You will then move onto the massage table positioned on your back. Your therapist will place a warm towel infused with essential oils on your face and a warmed flaxseed body wrap over your abdominal area to help you begin a deeper level of relaxation. Your therapist will gently massage the front of your legs, arms, shoulders, décolleté and scalp using traditional European Aromatherapy movements. You will also experience gentle stretching of your arms and legs. After turning over, your therapist will work on the backs of your legs and back including some very European cupping and hacking movements. Upon completion of the treatment you will receive the remaining signature massage oil to continue the experience at home.By Natalie Kellar, Spa Director, Dip. EdNatalie Kellar directs the largest spa in Canada with 28 treatment rooms, leading a team of 50 spa therapists.